GIVE WAY Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

give way

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Definition of give way

as in collapse

to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure That old chair is going to give way soon.

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as in withdraw

to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable) They were urged to give way but chose to stand their ground.

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Recent Examples of give way Formal gardens surround the house and give way to open fields, woodlands, and a pond. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026 Over the weeks, personal publications gave way to political disputes, with local politicians claiming credit for firefighting efforts or accusing authorities of failing to act. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 As the scene unfolds, however, the music begins to empty out, giving way to darker, lower melodic textures. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026 As romance gives way to heartbreak, misunderstandings and difficult choices, the sisters may not always see eye to eye. — Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for give way

Recent Examples of Synonyms for give way

give ground

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Though Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 remains the lightweight option, Dell counters with stronger performance from its Core Ultra H-class processor without giving ground elsewhere.

— Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
Even so, the middle generations are the least willing to give ground.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026